Miller Magazine Issue: 136 April 2021

63 MILLER / aprıl 2021 COVER STORY Fortification of flour is an effective, simple, and inexpensive strategy for supplying vi- tamins and minerals to the diets of large segments of the world’s population. But it has to be implemented appropriately. Therefore, the millers should be careful to ensure that the precise vitamins are pro- cessed correctly, as well as the appropriate premix selection. The world has taken significant steps towards to end hunger until 2030 globally. However, there is a long way to go to achieve this goal. Flour fortification can be a criti- cal element for the rapid passage of this pathway. Because wheat, corn and rice, which can be fortified with vitamins and minerals, constitute 94 percent of the grain consumed in the world. The fortification of these universally con- sumed grains offers a unique opportunity to reduce mal- nutrition, a global problem that affects 2 billion people. For assuring fortification, which is considered as one of the best investments to secure the future of a nation, millers can share responsibility. The millers should be careful to ensure that the precise vitamins are processed correctly, as well as the appropriate premix choice. Flour fortification and additives